Converting Metric Units

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What is the relationship between liters and milliliters?

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1 liter (L) is equal to 1,000 milliliters (mL). Therefore, 4 L is less than 7,000 mL.

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How many meters are in a kilometer?

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1 kilometer (Km) is equal to 1,000 meters (m). Therefore, 1 Km is less than 3,000 m.

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What is the relationship between kilograms and grams?

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1 kilogram (Kg) is equal to 1,000 grams (g). Therefore, 1 Kg is greater than 100 g.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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1 meter (m) is equal to 100 centimeters (cm). Therefore, 3 m is greater than 200 cm.

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How do you convert decimeters to centimeters?

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1 decimeter (dm) is equal to 10 centimeters (cm). Therefore, 4 dm is equal to 40 cm.

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What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

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The metric unit for measuring volume is the liter (L).

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What is the metric unit for measuring mass?

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The metric unit for measuring mass is the kilogram (Kg).

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What is the metric unit for measuring length?

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The metric unit for measuring length is the meter (m).

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How do you convert kilometers to meters?

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To convert kilometers to meters, multiply the number of kilometers by 1,000.

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How do you convert liters to milliliters?

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To convert liters to milliliters, multiply the number of liters by 1,000.